Navigating troubled waters: risk challenges for shipping in 2024

Shipping is increasingly subject to growing volatility and uncertainties from war and geopolitical events, climate change risks, such as drought in the Panama Canal, and the resurgence of piracy. Allianz Commercial marine experts look at some of the major consequences, including the effect on crew, the prospect of more cyber-attacks and drone strikes, the threat the rise of the ‘shadow fleet’ poses to vessels and the environment, as well as the multi-faceted impacts of rerouting.

Nearly half of Americans expect slow transition into retirement

Americans’ view of retirement is shifting as nearly half of Americans think about retirement as a slow transition away from full-time work rather than a distinct day in the future to leave the workforce, according to the 2024 Annual Retirement Study from Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life).

Allianz Trade & Inclusive Brains join forces to foster the inclusion of people with disabilities

Allianz Trade, the world’s leading trade credit insurer and Inclusive Brains, a French start-up developing a new generation of neural interfaces powered by generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), have partnered to develop Prometheus, a new kind of brain-machine interface that transforms diverse neurophysiological data (brainwaves, heart activity, facial expressions, eye-movements) into mental commands.

Survey Reveals Loss of Trust but High Expectations for US-German Partnership

“The State of Trust and the US-German Partnership: A Transatlantic Survey” conducted in March 2024 finds Americans and Germans are less confident in the partnership and its future than they were two years ago. Trade, common interests, and military alliance remain bedrocks of transatlantic partnership’s foundation.

How savers fared: strategies and outcomes across the Euro zone

A new report from Allianz Research compares the saving strategies of households across countries and generations in the euro zone to see how savers fared. European savers have emerged from the crises of the last two decades in surprisingly good shape, almost doubling their financial assets.

Lights, camera, action: Navigating the economic landscape

Delve into Allianz Research's new Economic Outlook for 2024-25, presenting a detailed analysis of the global economy's trajectory. This report offers a glimpse into anticipated growth rates, the strategic direction of central banks, and the evolving dynamics of global trade. With emerging markets at a crossroads and inflationary pressures under scrutiny, discover the key factors poised to influence economic trends. Gain essential insights into the unfolding economic landscape.

Americans Reducing Retirement Savings and Taking on Debt Due to Inflation

Allianz Life study finds ongoing inflation is hampering Americans ability to prepare for their financial future, but many are optimistic inflation will subside.

Sustainability will be treated like finance and we need all our employees to work on it

Publishing a sustainability report is business as usual. What makes it special this year and how does it relate to the Free Share offer and sustainability training for Allianz employees globally? We spoke with Renate Wagner, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE responsible for Asia Pacific, Mergers & Acquisitions, People and Culture, and Günther Thallinger, Member of the Board of Management of Allianz SE, Investment Management, Sustainability.

Global insolvency outlook: Reality check

Allianz releases today its latest Global Insolvency Report and unveils updated forecasts for 2024 and 2025.